compulsive
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The investigation centres on "possible unfair commercial practices" linked to the premature use of adult cosmestics, including "encouraging the compulsive purchase of face masks, serums and anti-aging creams" to children under the age of 10.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Lowenthal’s bill cited social media’s dangers such as “exposure to harmful content, compulsive use patterns, exploitation, and adverse impacts on mental health and well-being.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
In compulsive behaviors such as repeated handwashing or playing poker machines, the prevailing theory has been that these actions become deeply ingrained habits.
From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026
Nobel literature prize-winner Pamuk, who opened the museum in 2012, four years after the novel was published, has admitted to being a similarly compulsive collector.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
It's one of those moments when I just love her compulsive punctuality.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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